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Posing Techniques For Ladies


If you ever run out of ideas, get stuck in creativity or simply need some guidance when shooting female subjects, you may use following posing samples as a “posing cheat sheet”. Many pro photographers use such a technique when preparing for and during the photo shoot.

The poses in this article are selected as initial reference. I would advise to look at the poses together with your subject, especially if she’s inexperienced. During a photo shoot don’t hesitate to discuss with the subject which pose is or isn’t working in any particular situation. It’s usually very productive and you both will feel more confident in what you are doing.

OK, let’s start, one by one.

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1. Very simple portrait pose to start with. Have the model look over her shoulder. Note how unusual and interesting a portrait might look, if shot simply from a different angle.

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2. In portrait photography, hands are usually not visible or at least not dominant. However, you might get creative by asking the model to play around with her hands trying different positions around her head or face. Keep in mind, though: No flat palms, and the hands should only show their sides!

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3. You might be familiar with composition rules like the rule of thirds. In a similar way, pleasing effects can be created by using diagonals. Also remember that you don’t need to always hold your camera on a perfectly even level. Don’t be afraid to tilt it, you might achieve some interesting and unusual perspectives.

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4. A really nice and lovely pose with a model sitting. The knees have to touch each other. Shoot slightly from above.

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17 Comments

good

12 months ago

nice post

12 months ago

Thanks Faisal

3 months ago

I am very thankful for providing us such a great technique for posing.

12 months ago

Hope you now know how to pose to look good. ^_^

3 months ago

very nice post

11 months ago

Nice art,thanks for sharing

9 months ago

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3 months ago

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9 months ago

good tips for a good modeling..

9 months ago

You're welcome my dear friend..

9 months ago

If you ever run out of ideas, get stuck in creativity or simply need some guidance when shooting female subjects, you may use these posing samples as a “posing cheat sheet”.

4 months ago